From the series Animals at Risk
Giant Tortoises
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Animals at Risk
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
ReviewedGiant tortoises face many challenges. How can humans help them? In this title, leveled text and informative photos illustrate the challenges that giant tortoises face and how humans are able to help them survive. Cause and effect features show what is behind the threat to the animal and what the world would be like without them, while other features highlight the range, status, and life span of the tortoise.
'Giant tortoises are huge land turtles that once thrived in their habitats, but human impact have caused them to be endangered. This informational text gives facts about giant tortoises as well as information as to why they are at risk. The reader learns about reasons why giant tortoises are at risk and ways that we can help them. The text is 2-3 sentences per page with photographs. The book includes many text features that aid the reader in their learning including maps, diagrams, and a glossary.', Amy Covey, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
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